EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE of the Speed of Sound’s “Apocalypse Metropolis”
Apocalypse Metropolis is taken from The Speed Of Sound’s ‘Victory’ album, which itself is the 2nd disc of the ‘A Cornucopia’ mega-album trinity released this year and marking the band’s 35th anniversary. Twinned musically with Apocalypse Acropolis – form the same album -it is linked yet totally different in approach, feel and sound. Apocalypse Metropolis envisions a bright, bustling, busy cityscape, of traffic noise and neon lighting creating shadows and glamour, while reflecting a civilisation continuing onwards unaware of its imminent collapse. A three line phrase skates across eight bars and then shifts in 3/4 time as Bob Dinn’s glorious trumpet is given free rein while ascending piano and vocal harmonies combine with a first Speed Of Sound usage of a string section. This is the very definition of the unexpected.
Physically A Cornucopia can be found on vinyl and CD here: https://www.thespeedofsounduk.com/shop-2/ and the download is here: https://thespeedofsound.bandcamp.com/album/a-cornucopia-pt-2-victory
**Be sure to check out Rock At Night’s interview with John Armstrong of The Speed of Sound
ROCK AT NIGHT EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE
The Speed of Sound’s ‘Apocalypse Metropolis’
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Credits
John Armstrong – Songwriting/Guitars/Vocals
Ann-Marie Crowley – Vocals/Guitars
Kevin Roache – Bass guitar
John Broadhurst – Drums
Henry Armstrong – Keyboards
Additional Musicians:
Bob Dinn – Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Chris Guest – Harmonium, Vibraphone, Organ and assorted shakers/tambourine.
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Vibratone Sound Studio in Manchester by Chris Guest, Adam Crossley and The Speed Of Sound.
I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
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